State Representative
Phil Skaggs
East Grand Rapids | 80th House District
Serving 92,350 constituents in Cascade Township, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, southern Grand Rapids Township, small portion of Grand Rapids
PhilSkaggs@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0836
Office: N-1099 House Office Building
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HAPPENING NOW! 🏮🎏💡
Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo!
🗓️ Now-June 15, 2025.
📍 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids
You don’t want to miss it.
📸 John Ball Zoo
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Better than Orlando!
Grand Rapids was been picked as the #4 Best Place for a Family Trip by the BBC.
We all know why: Lake Michigan, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, John Ball Zoo, The Gerald Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Millennium Park and Beach, and so much more! Enjoy your staycations this summer, West Michigan.
www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250520-best-family-vacation-destinations-united-states?fbclid=IwZXh0...
Best places to travel in 2025: Where to go in the US for an enriching family trip
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Want to break free from the all-inclusive resort? These US cities, states and parks offer fun, ease and intriguing learning opportunities that both parents and kids will love.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Special Weekend Hours: The Michigan Capitol will be open for guided tours on Saturday, June 7! 👋
Tours begin on the hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM—please enter at 100 N. Capitol Avenue.
If you cannot make it on Saturday, the Capitol is open Monday through Friday as well!
For more info, visit www.capitol.michigan.gov
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Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great week. Here are some updates from a busy week in Lansing:
Denouncing Hate:
Last week, Republican House Leadership refused to allow a vote on a resolution censuring Rep. Josh Schriver for the racist comments he recently made on the House floor. His words didn’t come from nowhere — they reflect a tendency that has chosen division over inclusivity. His statements on the House floor were a disgrace to American values and a betrayal of the people we serve. I urge all my colleagues to unequivocally condemn the hateful rhetoric he voiced.
Threats to Medicaid:
Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care, but Republicans from Lansing to D.C. are looking to cut funding for health care. A new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) report shows that proposed federal cuts to Medicaid would kick hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Michiganders off their health insurance and reduce access to providers for all state residents.
This federal action should sound familiar: Michigan Republicans have already been operating from that playbook by including no funding for MDHHS in their supplemental budget, which would take away health care from one in four Michiganders. While Republicans endanger health coverage and raise costs for all, Democrats are fighting to lower costs and ensure all Michiganders can get the care they need.
Budget Delays:
A few months ago, House Republicans passed House Bill 4161, which would be disastrous for our state. It would reduce the school aid budget by 25%, cut transportation funding by 95% and eliminate nearly 92% of state investments in the rest of the general budget.
Now, it appears House leadership will choose to ignore the July 1 deadline to pass a final budget. The July 1 deadline is a law the Legislature set for ourselves to ensure school districts and local governments know their budget when they begin their fiscal year. Republican inaction comes at the expense of Michigan families. True leadership means bringing people together to serve the public good, not leaving school districts and city councils who need to set their budgets hanging. The Republican-led approach risks taking away health care from 1 in 4 Michiganders and eliminating free school meals. I will do all I can to prevent Draconian cuts to programs Michiganders rely on to stay healthy, safe, and prosperous.
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Tonight! My first Virtual Community Conversation. Just hop on Facebook at 7:00 for a quick legislative update and conversation.
Community Conversation
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Michigan House Republicans are planning to "defund the DNR into oblivion" -- closing our state parks this summer and beyond.
Democrats are fighting back to keep our beloved parks -- from Saugatuck Dunes to Belle Isle to Mackinac Island -- open for the people.
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It was an honor to meet Fidele and recognize his championship. I am so proud of his accomplishments and cannot wait to see what he does next!
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Phil Skaggs IN THE NEWS
House Dem Members Stand Up for Workers, Push for Improved Earned Sick Leave
Pro-worker advocates joined Democratic legislators to call for Earned Sick Leave Act to take effect LANSING, Mich., Feb. 19, [...]
Democratic Legislators Condemn House GOP Passage of Anti-Worker Bills, Blocking Minimum Wage Increases
State Reps Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) and Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) on the House floor in the Michigan Capitol Building in [...]
Skaggs’ Bill to Protect Minors in the Workforce Signed Into Law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills in her office on Jan. 26, 2024. LANSING, Mich., Jan 21, 2025 — Gov. [...]
HAPPENING NOW! 🏮🎏💡
Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo!
🗓️ Now-June 15, 2025.
📍 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids
You don’t want to miss it.
📸 John Ball Zoo ... See MoreSee Less
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Better than Orlando!
Grand Rapids was been picked as the #4 Best Place for a Family Trip by the BBC.
We all know why: Lake Michigan, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, John Ball Zoo, The Gerald Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Millennium Park and Beach, and so much more! Enjoy your staycations this summer, West Michigan.
www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250520-best-family-vacation-destinations-united-states?fbclid=IwZXh0... ... See MoreSee Less
Best places to travel in 2025: Where to go in the US for an enriching family trip
www.bbc.com
Want to break free from the all-inclusive resort? These US cities, states and parks offer fun, ease and intriguing learning opportunities that both parents and kids will love.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Special Weekend Hours: The Michigan Capitol will be open for guided tours on Saturday, June 7! 👋
Tours begin on the hour from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM—please enter at 100 N. Capitol Avenue.
If you cannot make it on Saturday, the Capitol is open Monday through Friday as well!
For more info, visit www.capitol.michigan.gov ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great week. Here are some updates from a busy week in Lansing:
Denouncing Hate:
Last week, Republican House Leadership refused to allow a vote on a resolution censuring Rep. Josh Schriver for the racist comments he recently made on the House floor. His words didn’t come from nowhere — they reflect a tendency that has chosen division over inclusivity. His statements on the House floor were a disgrace to American values and a betrayal of the people we serve. I urge all my colleagues to unequivocally condemn the hateful rhetoric he voiced.
Threats to Medicaid:
Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care, but Republicans from Lansing to D.C. are looking to cut funding for health care. A new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) report shows that proposed federal cuts to Medicaid would kick hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Michiganders off their health insurance and reduce access to providers for all state residents.
This federal action should sound familiar: Michigan Republicans have already been operating from that playbook by including no funding for MDHHS in their supplemental budget, which would take away health care from one in four Michiganders. While Republicans endanger health coverage and raise costs for all, Democrats are fighting to lower costs and ensure all Michiganders can get the care they need.
Budget Delays:
A few months ago, House Republicans passed House Bill 4161, which would be disastrous for our state. It would reduce the school aid budget by 25%, cut transportation funding by 95% and eliminate nearly 92% of state investments in the rest of the general budget.
Now, it appears House leadership will choose to ignore the July 1 deadline to pass a final budget. The July 1 deadline is a law the Legislature set for ourselves to ensure school districts and local governments know their budget when they begin their fiscal year. Republican inaction comes at the expense of Michigan families. True leadership means bringing people together to serve the public good, not leaving school districts and city councils who need to set their budgets hanging. The Republican-led approach risks taking away health care from 1 in 4 Michiganders and eliminating free school meals. I will do all I can to prevent Draconian cuts to programs Michiganders rely on to stay healthy, safe, and prosperous. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight! My first Virtual Community Conversation. Just hop on Facebook at 7:00 for a quick legislative update and conversation.
May 19, 7:00pmState House District 80Join my Facebook Live on Monday, May 19th at 7pm for a Community Conversation! I will give an update on what’s been happening in Lansing, let you know where to find me at upcoming community events in House District 80, and answer your questions. Drop in, listen, and ask your questions!
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Community Conversation
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Michigan House Republicans are planning to "defund the DNR into oblivion" -- closing our state parks this summer and beyond.
Democrats are fighting back to keep our beloved parks -- from Saugatuck Dunes to Belle Isle to Mackinac Island -- open for the people. ... See MoreSee Less
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Community ConversationMay 19, 7:00pmState House District 80Join my Facebook Live on Monday, May 19th at 7pm for a Community Conversation! I will give an update on what’s been happening in Lansing, let you know where to find me at upcoming community events in House District 80, and answer your questions. Drop in, listen, and ask your questions!
... See MoreSee Less
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It was an honor to meet Fidele and recognize his championship. I am so proud of his accomplishments and cannot wait to see what he does next! ... See MoreSee Less
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